What was zat?
Mansabdar’s rank and salary were determined by a numerical value called zat The higher the zat, the more prestigious was the noble’s position in the court.
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What does the term mansabdar refer to?
The term mansabdar refers to an individual who holds a mansab, te. a position or rank.
What qualities of the Mughals enabled them to extend their influence over many kings and chieftains?
The careful balance between defeating but not humiliating their opponents enabled the Mughals to extend their influence over many kings and chieftains. is.
What was the Timurid custom of coparcenary inheritance?
It was a division of the inheritance amongst all the sons.
What do you mean by the rule of primogeniture?
Under the rule of primogeniture the eldest son inherited his father’s estate.
Who fought guerrilla warfare?
The Marathas fought guerrilla warfare.
Who was victorious in the conflict over succession amongst Shah Jahan’s sons?
Aurangzeb was victorious.
How is Prince Khurram better known as in Indian History?
Price Khurram is better known as Emperor Shah Jahan in Indian History.
Who was the regent of Akbar?
Bairam Khan.
At what age did Akbar become the emperor of the Mughal Empire?
Akbar became the emperor of the Mughal Empire at the age of 13.